The Pahalgam terror attack has raised tension between India and Pakistan. India has already suspended the Indus Water Treaty and closed the Attari checkpost. After Rajnath Singh‘s stern warning to Pakistan stating that India “will not only reach the perpetrators but also the actors behind the scenes.” It is expected that India may take military action against Pakistan.
Ishaq Dar threatened India
Pakistan’s foreign minister Ishaq Dar said that his nation is a nuclear power and India should not forget the fact. He threatened India, stating “Pakistan will give a befitting reply to India, and it will not be less”.
A defense expert says that India and Pakistan may witness escalation after the terror attack in Pahalgam.
Nuclear capabilities demand caution
While talking to the BBC, Indian historian Srinath Raghvan said India had taken strong action against Pakistan between 2016 and 2019 and would take similar action this time. He said the biggest problem with the two nations is that both are nuclear-capable, and this is a menace as well as an obstacle. He said it compels the two nations to exercise caution before taking any action.
India may choose military action
American expert Michael Kugelman said India may choose a military action, and it will send out a clear message to Pakistan and would also give the government an advantage in domestic politics. He said India may launch an airstrike like it did in 2019. However, it would be more challenging because the United States is unclear on the issue and may not offer possible help to India, he added. However, United States President Donald Trump assured India of full support.
‘Tension could escalate between India and Pakistan‘
Husain Haqqani, Former Pak envoy to the US, said tension could escalate between India and Pakistan. While talking to BBC, Haqqani said India has the edge when it strikes and Pakistan fails to respond to it. He said it would send out a message among Indian people that the government has taken action, but if Pakistan responds to the strike, then the situation will get worse.
